Over 150 Young Dancers from Chapeltown to Take Centre Stage at RJC Dance Showcase 2026

Award-winning RJC Dance Youth Provision will bring together more than 150 young performers from Chapeltown, Leeds, for its Annual Showcase 2026 at Riley Theatre this December. Celebrating the creativity, talent and ambition of young people, the showcase will take place on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December 2026 at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance’s Riley Theatre. The annual event will shine a spotlight on the next generation of talent, with performers aged 9–19 taking to the stage to share their skills and celebrate the power of the arts to inspire, connect communities and create opportunities for young people.

Based at the Mandela Centre in Chapeltown, RJC Dance Youth Provision is an award-winning community organisation dedicated to nurturing young talent through dance, performance and creative development. Its annual showcase celebrates the commitment of its young dancers and the positive impact of accessible opportunities within the local community. With more than 150 young people involved, this year’s showcase promises a vibrant celebration of youth dance, community spirit and artistic achievement in Leeds.

Event details
Event: RJC Dance Youth Provision Annual
Showcase 2026 Dates: Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December 2026
Times: 1pm and 7.30pm
Venue: Riley Theatre, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, 98 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 4BH
Tickets: £12 adults, £8 children and concessions; £36 family ticket (Friday only)

Tickets and further information are available via the Riley Theatre event page. The RJC Dance Youth Provision Annual Showcase is a celebration of what young people can achieve when creativity, community and opportunity come together — placing Chapeltown’s emerging dance talent firmly in the spotlight.